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The Newman S. Hungerford Museum Fund, 2001.22.105, the Connecticut Historical Society.
Woman standing on beach, May 13, 1937
The Newman S. Hungerford Museum Fund, 2001.22.105, the Connecticut Historical Society.

Woman standing on beach, May 13, 1937

Original OwnerOriginally owned by Fredi Washington American, 1903 - 1994
DateMay 13, 1937
MediumPhotography; gelatin silver print on paper
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (image height x width): 6 1/4 x 4 3/8in. (15.9 x 11.1cm) or smaller
Sheet (height x width): 7 x 5in. (17.8 x 12.7cm) or smaller
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineThe Newman S. Hungerford Museum Fund
DescriptionPortrait of a woman standing on beach sand. She wears a haltered bathing top with matching swim shorts. Other beach visitors sit along the adjacent fence and near the parking lot. Numerous parked cars and a small hill are visible in the far background.
Object number2001.22.105
MarkingsStamped in green ink on photograph's verso: "May 13 1937" and "122".InscribedAccession number 2001.22.105 is inscribed on verso, lower left.NotesSubject Note: While the location of this photograph is not identified, the black and white bordering along the front of the photograph (marked "LA") suggests the location is Los Angeles, California. (Dixon 3/30/2020)


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